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Thank you so much for a very different type of essay from you. Bravo. Love the photos embedded. Will go back and watch the videos in a minute.

Stay well. Continue inspiring us with your nature videos AND thoughts. We need a relief from the ugliness in the world right now. Nature is like a balm to many of us, especially me.

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I would love to know what you are using for a trail cam? Have you set it up on a post? The cam I used and the location failed. Tips appreciated! Thanks for this wildlife break during difficult times, much needed.

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I had the same question. NK got great quality footage!

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Thank you for the critter pix. A doe is not completely defenseless. Their hooves are sharp and their legs are strong! As cute as that little fawn is, so are cougar cubs. I'd rather the cougar take the fawn (its natural prey) then prowl suburban yards in search of domestic animals and toddlers for lack of deer.

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But woudn't it be even better if the cougar ate the non-native peacocks that might be competing for food with native turkeys and quail and chukkars and grouse? There's only so much to go around in our dwindling wildlife corridors. And yes, the cougars probably keep the deer population in check as well. We humans are so susceptible to the cuteness of wild babies!

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This is more than a respite. The content here is a reminder that we share this earth with a web of other beings. All the human issues we create that swirl around and dizzy us often distract us from the fact that we are not separate from nature. We have lost track of this fact and that is crucially evident in the Climate Change that we have all created. It is a comfort to see these images. It reminds me that there is a rich world and a rich future for us all if we can finally come home again and live with the Earth in a respectful reciprocal way that ensures the lives of all young beings. Thank you for posting these beautiful images!

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Thank you. I live in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristos outside of Santa Fe and see some of the same wildlife. We had a young bear raid our bird feeders this week. It is good for the soul and a welcome break from our current turmoil.

The videos are great. Would you mind sharing what camera you use?

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Organic vs. traditional farming would be great. Also, regenerative agriculture, biodynamic wines (what are they, really?), proper soil management, no-till farming, etc.

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Such wonderful wildlife cam videos! Thank you for sharing!

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Love how you call this shared territory as your farm! The recognition that we are intruders shows your understanding to give and take as we live alongside nature. The presence of the whole food chain here shows how healthy your farm is! Well technically with this much abundance, the land is surely taken care of, and hopeful you’ll reap the benefits (natural affordances in resource, education, enlightenment and action) for yourself and future generations of the land!

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I am so happy you are back on Substack. Your videos are wonderful. There is nothing like animals in their natural habitat. We could learn a thing or two from all of them.

Welcome back to your farm in Yamhill.

I live in Rockaway Beach, but have fond memories of your neck of the woods. I visited often, and stayed over, in Carlton. (Good grief, my mind just took a leave of absence. I cannot remember the place in Carlton with the airstrip.)

I've been writing a weekly newsletter with photos on Substack for about three months, mostly of my travels in the good old days.

I have a book I've finished, but have not made the total transition to trying to find an agent/publisher as yet.

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Beautiful article. A welcome change from the news of the day.

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Thank you for sharing your bit of heaven with us. Best of luck to you and your family with the farm.

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A wonderful relief from the doom and gloom surrounding us. Born in Salem, raised in Portland, now living in Australia. You can take the girl out of Oregon but you can't take Oregon out of the girl.

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Do you grow vegetables too?

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Fantastic videos! Thank you so much for sharing.

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This is so awesome. Your visitors are very curious about the camera. I wonder what it is mounted on. The photos/videos are great quality, crisp and clear. However, I think you Kristof journalists would settle for no less than the best photography. Thank you for this Substack; sharing your farm with readers is very cool.😊

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Ancient yogic scriptures - the Veda’s - point out succinctly how this entire planet earth is made up of food - we are all just food for each other and come and go, appearing snd disappearing over and over and over again …. This perspective of Truth might allow for a more spacious view of our brief time here in these bodies, where the humor behind it all can lighten up our actions and allow the most powerful force on earth - Love - its rightful place to direct us and n Harmony 💗

Thank you for pointing to this ….

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